Job Description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST

This unique role will be a part of SpaceX’s education team. Our goal is to support the education of all children who are a part of the Starbase SpaceX community. As such, this job comes with many responsibilities but primarily entails designing and leading many bespoke Starbase youth programs, especially as they relate to extracurriculars and camps.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and execute on camp programming (e.g., Summer Odyssey, Thanksgiving camp, winter break camp, spring break camps)
Design a bespoke, rigorous, enriching aftercare program curriculum
Create an intentional calendar of events and programs throughout the year that impacts all Starbase children
Support the Starbase Education and Ad Astra teams in achieving their goals in academic excellence and social-emotional wellness
Lead groups of teachers and aides in executing programming
Work with the broader Starbase community (e.g., parents) in further building youth programming

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree
Experience building and managing significant projects to high levels of success
Experience working in education environments with strong achievement

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Has experience building and implementing programs
Is passionate about disruptive educational opportunities
Has experience in prioritization and time management
Has experience in stakeholder management and presenting to senior leaders
Is deeply curious and ready to learn and work hard in high pressure, fast-paced environments
Has a deep heart for all children and believes in their ability to learn and grow
Higher education degrees in related fields

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work extended hours, through the summer
Must be able to work holidays and weekends as needed
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degreeExperience building and managing significant projects to high levels of successExperience working in education environments with strong achievementHas experience building and implementing programsIs passionate about disruptive educational opportunitiesHas experience in prioritization and time managementHas experience in stakeholder management and presenting to senior leadersIs deeply curious and ready to learn and work hard in high pressure, fast-paced environmentsHas a deep heart for all children and believes in their ability to learn and growHigher education degrees in related fieldsMust be able to work extended hours, through the summerMust be able to work holidays and weekends as neededMust be able to lift up to 25lbs unassistedTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Responsibilities

Design and execute on camp programming (e.g., Summer Odyssey, Thanksgiving camp, winter break camp, spring break camps)
Design a bespoke, rigorous, enriching aftercare program curriculum
Create an intentional calendar of events and programs throughout the year that impacts all Starbase children
Support the Starbase Education and Ad Astra teams in achieving their goals in academic excellence and social-emotional wellness
Lead groups of teachers and aides in executing programming
Work with the broader Starbase community (e.g., parents) in further building youth programming
Bachelor’s degree
Experience building and managing significant projects to high levels of success
Experience working in education environments with strong achievement
Has experience building and implementing programs
Is passionate about disruptive educational opportunities
Has experience in prioritization and time management
Has experience in stakeholder management and presenting to senior leaders
Is deeply curious and ready to learn and work hard in high pressure, fast-paced environments
Has a deep heart for all children and believes in their ability to learn and grow
Higher education degrees in related fields
Must be able to work extended hours, through the summer
Must be able to work holidays and weekends as needed
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Youth Activities Specialist

SpaceX

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